The meaning of CAMEO is a gem carved in relief; especially : a small piece of sculpture on a stone or shell cut in relief in one layer with another contrasting layer serving as background.

CAMEO definition: 1. a small but noticeable part in a film, TV programme, or play, performed by a famous actor: 2. a…. Learn more.

to appear in a cameo role, as in a motion picture. She’s starred or cameoed in five films by the same director.

cameo 1. A small bas-relief carving in stone, glass, or shell, the design in relief being a different color from the background. 2. A gem on which a design has been engraved in relief.

Definition of cameo noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

CAMEO meaning: 1 : a small role in a movie, play, etc., that is performed by a well-known actor; 2 : a piece of jewelry that has a carved design shown against a background of a different color

The movie sense is short for “cameo role” referring to a famous person who was playing no character, but him or herself. Like a cameo brooch — a low-relief carving of a person’s head or bust — the …

Dec 23, 2025 · A single very brief appearance, especially by a prominent celebrity in a movie or song. quotations Famous comic book writer Stan Lee had a cameo in the Spider-Man movie. He was on …

Show Business Also called ˈcam•e•o ˌrole. a small but notable part, as in a film, played esp. by a well-known performer. Show Business of or relating to a cameo role: a cameo appearance. cam•e•o …

A cameo is a small role in a play or film which is played by a well-known actor or celebrity. He played a cameo role, that of a young cancer patient in hospital.